Strictly star's candid confession after camping mishap led to major lifestyle changes

Strictly Come Dancing's Wynne Evans has spoken of the 'embarrassing' moment that led to him dropping a remarkable seven stone. The opera star, widely recognised for his appearances in Go.

Compare ads, embarked on a weight loss regimen before joining the hit BBC dance show. In a candid confession to Sorted Food on YouTube, the 52 year old recounted the incident while camping which spurred him to lose weight: "I think - this is so embarrassing right, and I've never told anyone this - I went camping, and I sat on a chair, and it just smashed underneath me."

He amusingly added, "So, I thought I'd sit on that chair, and that smashed as well and I thought: 'This has to come to an end because I'm smashing chairs left right and centre."

Viewers can watch Wynne, partnered with professional dancer Katya Jones, take to the Strictly stage again tonight at 6.25pm on BBC One.

Evans shared the transformative lifestyle changes post-incident, involving him giving up certain foods and reducing alcohol consumption. He disclosed his eating habits and new routine to the podcast, saying: "A year ago, I was 23 stone. I've lost seven stone in the last year.", reports Wales Online.

Detailing his diet overhaul, Wynne admitted, "So I had to kind of give up the bread and the burgers and the cheese. I love cheese. I could eat a cheese sandwich while I'm cooking."

His strategy not only included dietary adjustments but also physical exercise and general moderation: "I just started walking a lot, I cut out the cheese. Under 2,000 calories a day. Drinking a bit less, trying to get everything under control really."

Wynne and Katya found themselves embroiled in a recent Strictly scandal. Earlier this month, viewers observed Katya moving Wynne's hand away from her midriff, leading to claims that the opera singer had made his professional partner 'uncomfortable'.

However, 35 year old Katya dismissed any offence, as the duo defended their 'joke gone wrong'. Wynne vowed to continue bringing laughter, despite the pair's decision not to repeat their ill-received joke.

Speaking at the Daily Mirror's Pride of Britain awards, he said: "Wynne and Katya found themselves at the centre of the latest Strictly controversy a couple of weeks ago.Earlier this month, Katya was seen moving Wynne hand away from her midriff, prompting viewers to claim the opera singer had made his professional partner 'uncomfortable'.Katya, 35, insisted she was not offended as the pair defended their 'joke gone wrong'.Wynne pledged to continue making people laugh although the pair won't repeat their joke that backfired badly.He told the Daily Mirror's Pride of Britain awards: We want to be fun for all the family. We want to bring a bit of slapstick comedy, and fun for the kids. This week we're doing the salsa and I promise it will be fun."